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Strangest. Election. Ever. Or how choosing a president sank from civics to reality TV

At this point in the presidential campaign, the people covering it are running out of adjectives to describe it. “Extraordinary,” “bizarre” and “unprecedented” have been deployed so often they’ve lost their impact. As this crazy train screeches toward its final destination, with a nation hanging on for dear life, here’s a look back at some of the sights along the way.

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